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Singer Mick Jagger and photographer Annie Liebowitz pose at Niagara Falls during the Rolling Stones Tour of the Americas, 1975. (Photo by Christopher Simon Sykes/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Featured NiagaraHub Video

Tech Tips with Danyelle Moore
Danyelle Moore makes her debut on the NiagaraHub with her new show, Tech Tips. In this episode, she shows some iPad tips such as how to make folders, … [Read More...]

Today’s Featured Post:

Three of Five Council Members attend Dyster’s Casino Cash update – two remain unseen
Well, Sam Fruscione is not missing. He attended a press conference held by Mayor Dyster to outline some of the strategies related to the casino cash distribution. Surrounded by paparazzi after the session, Fruscione appeared to be at ease and in his element. I'm only hoping he hears … [Click here to read full article...]
Featured Stories

Message from Lewiston Police Department regarding death of Thomas Burley
It is with heavy hearts that the Lewiston Police Department reports the death of one of our own, a member of LPD’s Explorer Post. Corporal Thomas Burley (20) has been in our youth Explorer post for … [Click here to read full article...]

Local gardener appearing in National Garden Fest
Local man, Robert Bracikowski, is featured in this year's garden festival. The National Garden Festival, 2013 is an event that features over 1,000 gardens; between June 21st and August 4th you can see … [Click here to read full article...]

YMCA and Independent Health hosting free exercise classes at Artpark
[From www.Niagara-Gazette.com] Get moving this summer with Independent Health and YMCA of Buffalo Niagara's "Fitness in the Parks," a free program running Wednesday through Aug. 31, designed to … [Click here to read full article...]

Genius camping ‘hacks’
Now that testing and school is winding down, most people are finding time to invest in the great outdoors. It's a time to relax, unwind, and reflect whats really important in life. This is a list of … [Click here to read full article...]

Niagara Street (NSBPA) International Fest 2013
The Niagara Street Area Business and Professional Association is hosting the 13th annual International Festival Saturday June 22nd and Sunday June 23rd from 12 noon to 9 PM at Gill Creek Park. Food, … [Click here to read full article...]

Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops celebrates 30 years of “Fun by the Forkful”
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Markets, celebrates its 30th birthday this summer and everyone is invited to the two-day culinary party. Expect a birthday party like no other, complete with … [Click here to read full article...]

Still no word from missing Council members
Coinspicuosly absent during a press conference in which the Governor of New York and the President of the Seneca Nation signed an end to their differences, council folks Robert Anderson Sr., Glenn … [Click here to read full article...]

De Dee’s Dairy: A Niagara Falls hometown favorite
Two area men were caught "red-handed" today at De Dee's Dairy on Niagara Falls Blvd. Friends Mark Muzzi (left) and Russell Mt. Pleasant ( right) were out with their families celebrating Fathers … [Click here to read full article...]

Three Sisters Islands Rehabilitation a Travesty to Olmsted’s Memory [by Frank Thomas Croisdale]
"The possession of arbitrary power has always, the world over, tended irresistibly to destroy humane sensibility, magnanimity, and truth." - Frederick Law Olmsted There is a funny little trait … [Click here to read full article...]

Niagara Falls, New York Chamber of Commerce Announces Speaker Mike Casale for June General Meeting
The Niagara Falls, New York Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Michael A. Casale Deputy Commissioner of Business Development from Niagara County Economic Development will be the featured … [Click here to read full article...]
Faery’s Tip of the Week:

HubVideo: Old Falls Street 2013 Preview
Local Announcements and Events

Community Missions Golf “fore” a Cause
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier will hold its annual Par Fore a Mission Golf Classic on Monday, July 8 at the Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course in Lewiston, N.Y. The four-man scramble will … [Click here to read full article]

St. John AME hosting youth/adult fashion show Saturday
[from www.Niagara-Gazette.com] St. John AME Church Dunamis Men of Valor Usher Board is sponsoring A Twist to the all-male fashion show/reception with "A Celebration of Fashions 2013" featuring … [Click here to read full article]

NU Theatre presents free children’s production – Have You Filled a Bucket Today?
Niagara University (May 25, 2013): From July 25 - Aug. 3, Niagara University Theatre will present a free theater for young audiences (TYA) production, "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" presented by … [Click here to read full article]

Hands-on Seminars from Opportunities Unlimited: Window Boxes & Landscape Pots
AN INVITATION TO THE JUNE 6 HANDS-ON SEMINAR: WINDOW BOX On June 6 at 6:30 pm, brighten your yard, patio or porch with a window box filled with assorted summer plants. Class fee of $35 includes … [Click here to read full article]

Mount St. Mary’s Hospital and Health Center recognizes volunteers for contributing more than 62,000 Hours of Service
Over 220 volunteers from Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center and the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence were honored at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, April 25, … [Click here to read full article]
The SoapBox:
Hub star, Vernon James still Saxin’ and now an NCCC certificate holder as medical technician
April 26, 2013 By Craig E. Avery 1 Comment
Vernon! My main man!
Niagara’s entertainer had a great season last year which ended with him playing at the State Fair in Syracuse , NY. He stopped by the hub for an update, and is proud as hell to have completed a program at NCCC certifying him as a Dialysis Technician. What’s that? Well, watch and see the video below and hear the tremendous story of how Vernon went from homeless to hopeful in a short period of time.
And if any of you hospitals out there are looking for a personable guy who can keep the patients happy while getting hooked up to a dialysis machine, then you just have to hire Vernon. We’ll hear more in a few months, keep your ears pointed to hear the sweet sounds of his sax throughout the downtown area this summer.
See interview here:
You heard it “Firth” on Niagara Hub – The Soapbox with Craig Avery
April 25, 2013 By Craig E. Avery Leave a Comment
Mike Firth stopped by the Hub for this week’s soapbox. Just in time for Mother’s day, it was nice to hear about a Niagara Falls family business that has been around for over 60 years. Watch and see some of the lastest offerings from Niagara’s premiere jewelry store, Firth Jewelers.


The Hook’s Guide To Travel: Corporate Drone Edition [by Robert Hookey]
(Before we begin: Please bear in mind that this "guide" is directed at the 20% of business travelers who fail to exercise good judgement during company retreats and should be taken with a healthy … [Read full story here...]

The Hook’s Field Guide To Hotel Guests [by Robert Hookey]
Old Man Winter's frigid grip has finally loosened and we're free of his icy prison for another year. (Don't get the wrong idea: I don't hate winter as much as I hate the snow, the cold and the lack of … [Read full story here...]

HubHumor: 50 Cent rightfully snubbed… not so smooth afterall
50 cent way off mark with this attempted smooch. Erin Andrews deaks him out like a Barry Sanders break up the seam. Rightfully so! Go Erin, its your burfday! … [Read full story here...]

Friggin’ Hilarious – Dog dressed as two dogs holding a present
After seeing it, I had to repost it - so funny. From BoingBoing: Dan Wrexham throws down the gauntlet: "If you've seen a better picture than this picture of a dog dressed as two dogs carrying a … [Read full story here...]

“You Rather” Decision 2012 – A game of preference
Whether you are an Obama voter or casting your ballot for Romney, whatever you are deciding, take a break from the hard questions and have a little fun making meaningless decisions for a while! This … [Read full story here...]






























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